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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.74, 1,345.15 and 532.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.74, 1,345.15 and 532.64 is: 735.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.74 : 1,345.15 = 532.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.74/1,345.15 = 532.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.74x = 1,345.15 × 532.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.74x = 716,483.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,483.23/974.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.05

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